Jack Grealish’s flying start to life at Everton has already sparked huge reactions, with Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland branding him “Jack De Bruyne” after another influential performance. The England international registered two more assists in Everton’s win over Wolves, taking his tally to four in just two games and drawing flattering comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne.
Grealish has quickly settled at Goodison Park after making a surprise loan switch from Manchester City to Everton this summer. Against Wolves, the winger set up Beto for the opener and was pivotal in the build-up to Iliman Ndiaye’s strike before providing the assist for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s winner. That performance made him the first Everton player to record two assists in consecutive Premier League games for his new side, and Haaland is loving his close friend’s resurgence.
On Snapchat, Haaland posted a snap with the caption: “Jack De Bruyne does it again for Everton.”
For Grealish, this represents a much-needed resurgence after struggling for game time at Manchester City last season, where he made just seven league starts. Everton have given him the platform to rediscover his creativity and confidence, instantly making him a central figure under David Moyes. His early form suggests he could be one of the signings of the season if his momentum continues, and he could also present a selection headache for Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup.
Everton fans will be eager to see if Grealish can maintain this electric start as they look to push for a stronger Premier League campaign. His creativity could prove decisive in lifting the Toffees away from relegation scraps and into mid-table safety. For City, his form raises questions about whether they might regret letting him leave, even temporarily.